Buddy has 40 songs registered with ASCAP or BMI Songwriter's Associations Full name: Charles Hardin Holley Born: September 7, 1936 in Lubbock, Texas Died: February 3, 1959 near Mason City, Iowa Considered one of the founding fathers of rock 'n roll, Buddy Holly demonstrated his love for music early in life. As a child, Holly learned to play the violin and the piano. However, he soon discovered a preference for the guitar. Holly's parents, Laurence and Ella Holley, continuously supported …showed first 75 words of 663 total…

…showed last 75 words of 663 total…who tours the world promoting her first husband's legacy. Despite a rather short career on the charts, Holly's innovative style, as well as his enthusiastic and energetic performances, made him one of the most popular singers in music history. "Without Elvis, none of us would have made it." "He made it easy to wear glasses. I WAS Buddy Holly." --John Lennon "Buddy Holly gave you confidence. He was like the boy next door." --Paul McCartney